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The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The deal includes $101 million guaranteed, setting new records for total value and average annual value of $33 million for the position. Witherspoon, a three-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro, helped lead the Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl LX.
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The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension for Devon Witherspoon, establishing new benchmarks for total value and average annual salary in the NFL.
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The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly secured cornerback Devon Witherspoon on a four-year, $132 million contract extension, establishing him as the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement, which includes $101 million in guaranteed money and an average annual value of $33 million, surpasses previous benchmarks set by Trent McDuffie and Denzel Ward. Witherspoon, a three-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro, played a pivotal role in the Seahawks’ victory in Super Bowl LX, where the defence ranked first in the league for opponent points. The extension is structured to take effect during the 2028 season, following the conclusion of his rookie contract.
The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly secured cornerback Devon Witherspoon on a four-year, $132 million contract extension, establishing him as the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement, which includes $101 million in guaranteed money and an average annual value of
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2022: Witherspoon named an All-American while playing for the University of Illinois. 2023: Selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 5 pick in the NFL Draft. March 2025: Trent McDuffie signs a four-year, $124 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams, previously holding the tot
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Witherspoon named an All-American while playing for the University of Illinois.
Selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 5 pick in the NFL Draft.
Trent McDuffie signs a four-year, $124 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams, previously holding the total value record for cornerbacks.
Witherspoon records 72 tackles and an 89.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, despite missing five games due to a knee injury.
Witherspoon helps lead the Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl LX.
The Seahawks reportedly sign Witherspoon to the record-breaking $132 million extension.